Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol based UV-filters as well as to topical compositions comprising such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters to enhance the solubility of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in cosmetic oils.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein Ar represents an, optionally substituted, aryl or heteroaryl group, R represents an, optionally substituted, aryl or heteroaryl group, an optionally substituted straight or branched chain C1.10-alkyl, R1 is H or methyl, X is an extender group, n is 0 or an integer between 1 and 12 inclusive, A is a polyol residue wherein the unsubstituted polyol from which the residue is derived has at least y OH groups, and y is an integer>1, can easily be prepared, and are useful as synergists in radiation curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula I, (I), wherein R is wherein R is aryl substituted by R3; or R is (C3-Ci3)-cycloalkyl, (C3-Ci3)-cycloalkenyl or (C7-Ci3)-cycloalkynyl optionally substituted by R4; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, or solvates thereof, for use—alone or in combination with one or more other pharmaceutically active compounds—in therapy, for preventing, treating or ameliorating diseases or conditions responsive to stimulation of neutrophil oxidative burst, responsive to stimulation of keratinocyte IL-8 release or responsive to induction of necrosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol based UV-filters as well as to topical compositions comprising such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters to enhance the solubility of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in cosmetic oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer comprising a hyperbranched dendritic polyether backbone covalently bonded via an oxygen bridge to at least one UV absorbing chromophore characterized in that the hyperbranched dendritic polyether backbone is obtainable by a ring-opening polymerization of at least one oxetane. Such polymers are particularly useful as UV-filter substances for example in compositions for the protection of the human skin and/or hair against harmful effects of sunlight.

Abstract: The invention relates to compouns derived from betulin, and to the use thereof as antibacterial agents in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.

Abstract: A diamine compound of formula (I) is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by structural Formula (III): wherein X, R1, R2, and R4 are as described herein, reaction products of compounds of Formula (III) and isocyanates, use of such compounds and reaction products as anaerobic cure accelerators, methods of making the same, and compositions including such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention herein provides a process for making an aminobenzoate ester of an alcoholic organic compound. In one aspect, there is provided a process for making an aminobenzoate ester comprising the steps of: (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising an alkyl aminobenzoate, an alcohol reagent and a suitable transesterification catalyst; (b) introducing an auxiliary alcohol to the reaction mixture; and (c) exposing the reaction mixture to conditions effective to provide an end-product mixture comprising the aminobenzoate ester.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein all substituents have the meanings as defined in the Specification, their production and their use.

Abstract: An object of present invention is to provide a diamine and an acid dianhydride having photoreactivity and thermoreactivity and a polyimide composition containing the diamine and the acid dianhydride as monomer components, and specifically to synthesize a diamine and an acid dianhydride having a photoreactive and thermoreactive group containing a double bond or triple bond such as cinnamic acid, chalcone, benzalacetophenone, stilbene, coumarin, pyrone, allyl, propargyl, and acetylene or a derivative skeleton thereof so as to exhibit photoreactivity and thermoreactivity specific to the reactive group, thereby providing a polyimide composition containing the diamine and the acid dianhydride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain resorcinol derivatives as skin lightening agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel diamine and a novel acid anhydride which are applicable for a polyimide and includes a cinnamoyl group or a derived cinnamoyl group. The novel diamines and acid anhydrides have photo-reactivity and heat-reactivity inherent to the cinnamoyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyaldimines of formula [1] and their use within moisture curable one part polyurea compositions. wherein j is an integer of 3 to 30 and R2 is unsubstituted homocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical or alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or halogen substituted homocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical.

Abstract: The process disclosed herein satisfies the need in the art for an industrially viable oxidative carbonylation catalytic system, and is capable of producing carbamates at a significantly higher rate than those processes reported in journal and patent literature. This reaction process takes place via a reaction mechanism that does not involve drastic conditions. Specifically, the catalytic system of the present invention employs Group VIII metal catalysts and/or copper-based catalysts with halide promoters to produce carbamates through heterogeneous oxidative carbonylation at atmospheric pressure and relatively non-drastic temperatures in a gas-solid carbonylation process.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the direct preparation of alkanediol-diaminobenzoates comprising transesterifying an alkyl-p-aminobenzoate with a diol in the presence of a transesterification catalyst.

Abstract: Amine compounds of general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein: each R.sup.1 independently represents an alkyl group; each R.sup.2 independently represents an alkyl group; each group X independently represents a polyalkylene polyol moiety wherein hydroxyl groups of the polyol moiety are optionally alkylated but not including a group X which includes an ethyleneoxy or di(ethyleneoxy) moiety; n and m independently represent 1, 2 or 3; and each Q is independently selected from hydrogen or halogen atoms, and alkyl, acyl, nitro, cyano, alkoxy, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, sulphinyl, alkylsulphinyl, sulphonyl, alkylsulphonyl, sulphonate, amido, alkylamido, alkoxycarbonyl, halocarbonyl and haloalkyl groups, processes for their preparation and intermediate compounds are described. Compounds of general formula (I) are useful as radiation curing agents in polymerisation processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to electroluminescent arrangements (layers) containing special styrenes and to their use.

Abstract: A polyamine-containing poly(oxyalkylene) aromatic ester having the formula: ##STR1## or a fuel-soluble salt thereof; where R.sub.1 is a polyamine moiety having about 2 to about 12 amine nitrogen atoms and about 2 to about 40 carbon atoms, wherein the polyamine moiety is connected to the aromatic ring through one of its amine nitrogen atoms, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl and each R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently selected in each --O--CHR.sub.2 --CHR.sub.3 -unit; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to about 100 carbon atoms, phenyl, aralkyl having about 7 to about 100 carbon atoms or alkaryl having about 7 to about 100 carbon atoms, or an acyl group of the formula: ##STR2## where R.sub.5 is alkyl having 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, phenyl, aralkyl having about 7 to about 36 carbon atoms or alkaryl having about 7 to about 36 carbon atoms; and y is an integer from about 5 to about 100.

Abstract: A polyamic acid is herein disclosed which contains a structural unit represented by the formula ?2a! ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of 1 to 20; n is an integer of 1 to 2; and R.sup.2 is an alkyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. Furthermore, a polyamic acid composition is also disclosed which comprises the polyamic acid containing the structural unit represented by the formula ?2a! and another polyamic acid containing a structural unit other than mentioned above. By heating the polyamic acid or the polyamic acid composition at a low temperature for a short time, a liquid crystal alignment film can be obtained which comprises a polyimide or a polyimide composition.

Abstract: Polyurethane-urea elastomers are made using as a chain extender 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol-bis-p-aminobenzoate which is the reduction product from hydrogenating 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol-bis-p-nitrobenzoate. The latter composition is preferably made by esterifying p-nitrobenzoic acid and 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol using a stoichiometric excess of the diol initially, adequate to render the reaction mixture processible, and after converting to a nonvolatile form sufficient diol to form diester with substantially all of the acid, removing free diol by distillation while continuing the esterification of unreacted acid and transesterification of monoester formed to diester. This process, which can be applied broadly to esterification of other nitroaromatic acids with other aliphatic diols, produces high yields of diester without needing extraneous solvent for processibility and with only water as a by-product.

Abstract: A poly(oxyalkylene) ester of a substituted polyphenylether having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is amino, aminomethyl, cyano, nitro, N-alkylamino or N-alkylaminomethyl wherein the alkyl group contains about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, or N,N-dialkylamino or N,N-dialkylaminomethyl wherein each alkyl group independently contains about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl having about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and each R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 is independently selected in each --O--CHR.sub.1 -CHR.sub.2 - unit; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl having about 1 to about 100 carbon atoms, phenyl, aralkyl having about 7 to about 100 carbon atoms or alkaryl having about 7 to about 100 carbon atoms; x is an integer from about 1 to about 10, y is an integer from 0 to about 10; and z is an integer from about 1 to about 100.

Abstract: A polyamic acid is herein disclosed which contains a structural unit represented by the formula ?2a! ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of 1 to 20; n is an integer of 1 to 2; and R.sup.2 is an alkyl group or an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. Furthermore, a polyamic acid composition is also disclosed which comprises the polyamic acid containing the structural unit represented by the formula ?2a! and another polyamic acid containing a structural unit other than mentioned above. By heating the polyamic acid or the polyamic acid composition at a low temperature for a short time, a liquid crystal alignment film can be obtained therefore.

Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic compound having the formula ##STR1## and its salts have useful therapeutic and cosmetic action particularly in psoriasis.In the formula, X represents --CH.dbd.CH--, O or S,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, branched alkyl having 3-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms or 1-adamantyl, R.sub.2 represents hydroxy, hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms or alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the adjacent carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring form a 5 or 6 chain ring optionally substituted by at least one lower alkyl radical, or interrupted by an oxygen atom,R.sub.3 represents --CH.sub.2 OH or --COR.sub.4, or --CH.sub.3 when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a 5 or 6 chain ring,R.sub.4 represents --OR.sub.5 or ##STR2## R.sub.

Abstract: Mannich condensation products prepared by the condensation of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, aralkyl, alkaryl, or an acyl group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 is alkyl, phenyl, aralkyl or alkaryl; R.sub.7 is hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; n is an integer from 5 to 100; and x and y are each independently an integer from 0 to 10;with an aldehyde and a nitrogen base selected from ammonia, lower alkylamine, a polyamine and mixtures thereof.The condensation products and their fuel soluble salts are useful as fuel additives for the prevention and control of engine deposits.

Abstract: Fuel compositions containing a major amount of hydrocarbons boiling in the gasoline or diesel range and an effective deposit-controlling amount of a poly(oxyalkylene) aromatic ester having the formula: ##STR1## where A.sub.1 is nitro, amino, N-alkylamino wherein the alkyl group contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or N,N-dialkylamino wherein each alkyl group independently contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl and each R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently selected in each --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 -- unit; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 100 carbon atoms, phenyl, aralkyl having 7 to 100 carbon atoms or alkaryl having 7 to 100 carbon atoms, or an acyl group of the formula: ##STR2## where R.sub.6 is alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, phenyl, aralkyl having 7 to 36 carbon atoms or alkaryl having 7 to 36 carbon atoms; R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds absorbing UVB and/or UVA, substituted with an amide function, selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## whose variable substituents are as defined in the specification, e.g. ##STR2## are useful as photoprotective agents or tanning accelerators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sunscreen agents which have the ability to absorb both UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. The sunscreen agents comprise a specific type of UVA-absorbing chromophore covalently bonded to a specific type of UVB-absorbing chromophore. The chromophore moieties are covalently bonded together such that the electron systems of these moieties are not directly coupled.The present invention further relates to sunscreen compositions containing the hereinbefore described type of sunscreen agents. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for protecting the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. This method comprises topically applying to the skin an effective coating of a sunscreen composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sunscreen agents which have the ability to absorb both UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. The sunscreen agents comprise a specific type of UVA-absorbing chromophore covalently bonded to a specific type of UVB-absorbing chromophore. The chromophore moieties are covalently bonded together such that the electron systems of these moieties are not directly coupled.The present invention further relates to sunscreen compositions containing the hereinbefore described type of sunscreen agents. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for protecting the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. This method comprises topically applying to the skin an effective coating of a sunscreen composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a RIM process and an isocyanate reactive composition for use therein. The isocyanate composition includes an amine terminated chain extender and an aromatic amine terminated polyether of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an n-valent group obtained by the removal of hydroxyl groups from an n-hydroxy group containing polyhydroxyl compound having a molecular weight of from about 300 to about 12,000,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or an inert substituent,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, an amine group, or an inert substituent, andn represents an integer from 2 to 4.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as cycloalkyl/cycloalkylkyl-N-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from cycloalkyl and cycloakylalkyl groups, wherein said cycloalkyl group contains three to about eight carbon atoms and the acyclic alkyl portion of said cycloakylalkyl group contains one to about eight carbon atoms; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 is hydroxy; and wherein R.sub.7 is isobutyl or ethyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chromophore-containing compounds useful as sunscreen agents which have the ability to absorb both UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. These compounds comprise a specific type of UVA-absorbing chromophore covalently bonded to a specific type of UVB-absorbing chromophore. The chromophore moieties are covalently bonded together such that the electron systems of these moieties are directly coupled to thereby form a new chromophore.The present invention further relates to sunscreen compositions containing the hereinbefore described type of sunscreen agents. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for protecting the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. This method comprises topically applying to the skin an effective coating of a sunscreen composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Lipophilic quaternary ammonium salicylate, characterized in that it corresponds to the formula: ##STR1## in which: (i) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, denote an alkyl or alkylcycloalkyl radical, optionally substituted or interrupted;(ii) R.sub.3 and/or R.sub.4 denote(s) a group:R.sub.8 [OC.sub.2 H.sub.3 R.sub.7 ].sub.n [OCH.sub.2 CHOH--CH.sub.2 ].sub.pin which 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.4 and p denotes 0 or 1; R.sub.8 denotes H or an alkyl, alkenyl, alkylcycloalkyl or alkylaryl radical;(iii) R.sub.4 denotes an alkylphenyl radical;(iv), (v) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can form a saturated or unsaturated aromatic or non-aromatic heterocycle;(vi) R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form polycyclic derivatives with the nitrogen atoms; R.sub.5 denotes a group corresponding to the formula: ##STR2## in which n is an integer varying between 0 and 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sunscreen agents which have the ability to absorb both UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. The sunscreen agents comprise a specific type of UVA-absorbing chromophore covalently bonded to a specific type of UVB-absorbing chromophore. The chromophore moieties are covalently bonded together such that the electron systems of these moieties are not directly coupled.The present invention further relates to sunscreen compositions containing the hereinbefore described type of sunscreen agents. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for protecting the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. This method comprises topically applying to the skin an effective coating of a sunscreen composition of the present invention.

Abstract: N,N'-dimethyl aromatic diamines are prepared from the corresponding diprimary amines via a two step synthesis forming first the corresponding di-succinylimidomethylamine and then reductively cleaving the succinylimido group. The products are useful, e.g., as epoxy curing agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chromophore-containing compounds useful as sunscreen agents which have the ability to absorb both UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. These compounds comprise a specific type of UVA-absorbing chromophore covalently bonded to a specific type of UVB-absorbing chromophore. The chromophore moieties are covalently bonded together such that the electron systems of these moieties are directly coupled to thereby form a new chromophore.The present invention further relates to sunscreen compositions containing the hereinbefore described type of sunscreen agents. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for protecting the skin or humans or lower animals from the effects of UVA and UVB wavelength radiation. This method comprises topically applying to the skin an effective coating of a sunscreen composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Propiolophenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## as well as corresponding hydroxy compounds of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.6' is hydrogen, lower alkyl, a group of formula (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) or a group of the formula--C(R.sup.14)(R.sup.15)OR.sup.16' (f'):exhibit mucosa-protective and/or gastric acid secretion-inhibiting properties, such that they can be used for the control or prevention of illnesses of the gastrointestinal tract, especially against gastric ulcers and/or duodenal ulcers.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.m -wherein m is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are oxo; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 - C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: There is provided a new class of diamines of the formula ##STR1## wherein X=NH or O, and R represents a divalent, substituted or unsubstituted organic group having at the most 20 carbon atoms.The diamines, wherein X has the meaning of an O-atom, may be converted with diacids, diacid dichlorides, aromatic carboxylic acid anhydrides or diisocyanates into poly(esteraramid) amides, poly(esteraramid) imides, or poly(esteraramid) urea or, when X stands for an --NH--group, into poly(amidaramid) amides, poly(amidaramid) imides, or poly(amidaramid) urea.The wholly or largely aromatic polyamides, polyurea or polyimides are of an iterative structure.

Abstract: Intermediate compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is oxy, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl; R is halogen; C.sub.1 C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; trifluoromethoxy; difluoromethoxy; nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl; R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or phenyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylene; R.sup.3 hydrogen, C.sub.1 C.sub.4 alkyl, or phenyl with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both phenyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, or phenyl; R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula ##STR1## when a and b are each 0 or 1 and R represents OH or lower alkoxy when a is 1, or OH or -NR'.sub.2 when a is zero. They can be prepared by the reaction of allyl glycidly ether with the appropriate organic acid e.g. salicylic acid.Useful as ultra-violet absorbent substances and as intermediates for the preparation of other such substances, for example by polymerization and copolymerization and by reaction with organosilicon compounds having silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: Water-soluble zwitterionic compounds having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties. The zwitterionic compounds are selected from monozwitterionic compounds, dizwitterionic compounds, polyzwitterionic compounds, and zwitterionic polymers. These zwitterionic compounds are useful in detergent compositions at from about 0.05 to about 95% by weight. In addition to the zwitterionic compounds, the detergent compositions further comprise from about 1 to about 75% by weight of a nonionic, anionic, ampholytic, zwitterionic, or cationic detergent surfactant or mixture thereof.

Abstract: N,N'-dimethyl aromatic diamines are prepared from the corresponding diprimary amines via a two step synthesis forming first the corresponding di-succinylimidomethylamine and then reductively cleaving the succinylimido group. The products are useful, e.g., as epoxy curing agents.

Abstract: This invention concerns the improved preparation of alkanol and glycol esters, such as ethylene glycol diesters, by reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst system comprising ruthenium and a quaternary aryl or alkaryl phosphonium salt and a liquid phase medium containing a carboxylic acid co-reactant.

Abstract: A poly(urethane)ureamide which comprises a polymer obtained by a reaction of (a) a polyether derivative of the general formula [I] and (b) a polyisocyanate exhibits an excellent wear resistance and heat resistance due to the presence of the aromatic amido groups ##STR1## wherein A is an n-valent radical obtained by removal of hydroxyl groups from an n-valent polyoxyalkylenepolyol having a molecular weight of 400 to 10,000,n is an integer of 2 to 8,x is an average value and a number of 0.ltoreq.x<(n-1) andy is an average value and a number of 0.05.ltoreq.y<1.

Abstract: A polyetherpolyol derivative having at least, on average, one terminal amino group in which at least, on average, one hydroxyl group is substituted by a residue of para-aminobenzoic acid ester, and having the general formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 2 to 8, x is an average value and a positive number of 0.05n to (n-1), A is an n-valent radical obtained by removal of hydroxyl groups from an n-valent polyoxyalkylenepolyol having a molecular weight of 400 to 10,000.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1,3-propanediol bis(p-aminobenzoate) is described, comprising reacting a p-aminobenzoic acid alkali metal salt with dihalogenated propane in an aprotic polar solvent. In accordance with this process, diesterification proceeds under mild conditions without causing any undesirable side reactions and, therefore the desired 1,3-propanediol bis(p-aminobenzoate) can be obtained in high purity and high yield.

Abstract: Sulfonyl or carbonyl derivatives of inositols are found to be effective phospholipase C inhibitors and thereby potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. These inositol derivatives are prepared by condensation of a protected inositol with a substituted sulfonic or carboxylic acid derivative followed by removal of protecting groups.

Abstract: Fluorinated esters based on multi-ring anhydride systems are disclosed which have excellent anti-soiling properties, durability and resistance to laundering. The compounds are represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3, Q is a linking group such as --CO--, --O--, or (C.sub.a H.sub.2a+2-n --(O.sub.2 C).sub.n, R.sub.f is a fluorinated radical, and R is derived from an epoxide such as ethylene oxide or epichlorohydrin. Also disclosed are polyester and nylon fibers having these compounds incorporated therein, and a process for producing such soil-repellent fibers.

Abstract: Novel compounds, dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene derivatives, of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and Z represents a group of the formula ##STR2## These novel compounds are useful as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents free from gastrointestinal lesions. The compounds of formula (I) can be prepared, for example, by cyclizing a compound of the general formula ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined above, X represents a hydroxyl group or a halogen atom, one Y represents a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 COX and the other Y represents a hydrogen atom; optionally hydrolyzing the cyclized product; and optionally esterifying the product, and/or etherifying its enol group.